The Versatile Viola: Gritty, Modern and Mellow

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UMD Faculty Artist Recital

The Versatile Viola: Gritty, Modern and Mellow
Friday, May 6, 2016 . 8PM
Principal People: 

Viola Kathy Murdock
Oboe Mark Hill
Percussion Lee Hinkle
Piano Rita Sloan

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Presented By: 
UMD School of Music
Venue: 
Seating: 
General Admission
Estimated Length: 
2 hours including intermission

Paired with oboe, percussion, electronics and piano, the viola moves from supporting voice to virtuoso soloist in a program that includes two world premieres and works by Berio and Brahms. 

PROGRAM:

  • SHEIL: Worlds (2014) for Viola, Oboe and Electronics
  • *MERFELD: Duet for Oboe and Viola, 2016
  • *BRYANT: Duet for Oboe and Viola, 2016
  • BERIO: Naturale for Viola, Percussion and CD
  • BRAHMS: Sonata for Viola and Piano in E-flat, Op. 120 No. 2

*world premiere